# Law No. 3779 of June 25, 1960

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648841](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648841)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3779-of-june-25-1960

## Summary
Law No. 3779 of June 25, 1960 is a Brazilian federal statute titled Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960, approved by the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil under Juscelino Kubitschek on that date. It addresses matters related to the State of Santa Catarina, the municipal prefecture, a concession (Concessão), and Florianópolis (Florianopolis (Sc)). Published in Brasília, the law applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil and is available in Brazilian Portuguese.

## Key Facts
- Full title: Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960
- Aliases: Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960
- Legal citation: Lei nº 3779/1960
- Instance of: statute (formal written document that creates law, including acts, executive orders, and by-laws)
- Country: Brazil (country in South America)
- Approved by: Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil (qualifiers:  Juscelino Kubitschek, point_in_time 1960-06-25, determination_method promulgation)
- Publication date: 1960-06-25
- Place of publication: Brasília
- Applies to jurisdiction: Brazil
- Language of work or name: Brazilian Portuguese
- LexML Brazil ID: urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779
- Main subject: Santa Catarina (stated as Estado De Santa Catarina (Sc)); municipal prefecture (stated as Prefeitura Municipal);  (stated as Concessão); Florianópolis (stated as Florianopolis (Sc))
- Work available at URL: https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3779.htm
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Brazilian Laws
- Wikidata description: Brazilian law

## FAQs
**What is the official title and citation for this law?**  
The official title is Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960, with the legal citation Lei nº 3779/1960. It matches the alias Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960.

**Who approved Law No. 3779 of June 25, 1960, and how?**  
Approval came from the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with Juscelino Kubitschek as the key figure via promulgation on 1960-06-25.

**What are the main subjects covered by the law?**  
It pertains to Santa Catarina (Estado De Santa Catarina (Sc)), municipal prefecture (Prefeitura Municipal), a concession (Concessão, ), and Florianópolis (Florianopolis (Sc)).

**Where and when was the law published?**  
Publication occurred in Brasília on 1960-06-25.

**What is the LexML identifier and where can the full text be accessed?**  
The LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779, and the work is available at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3779.htm.

**In what language is the law written, and what is its jurisdictional scope?**  
Written in Brazilian Portuguese, it applies to the jurisdiction of Brazil.

## Why It Matters
This statute represents a key piece of federal legislation from Brazil's mid-20th-century legal framework, enacted during Juscelino Kubitschek's presidency to address specific administrative and concessional matters in Santa Catarina and Florianópolis. By targeting the municipal prefecture and a defined concession, it establishes formal governance structures that influence local operations in these areas, ensuring centralized oversight from Brasília. Its promulgation on June 25, 1960, integrates into Brazil's broader statutory system, supporting the country's federal organization and providing a foundational legal tool for regional management, with ongoing relevance documented in resources like LexML and Planalto.gov.br for legal research and compliance.

## Notable For
- Being a federal statute directly linked to Santa Catarina's state administration and Florianópolis municipal operations.
- Promulgation by Juscelino Kubitschek through the Presidency on the exact date of 1960-06-25.
- Specific focus on concessão alongside prefecture structures.
- Inclusion in WikiProject Brazilian Laws focus list for Wikimedia documentation.
- Unique LexML identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779 tying it to Brazil's legal metadata system.

## Body
### Classification and Basic Properties
Law No. 3779 of June 25, 1960 functions as a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws. Its Wikidata description labels it simply as a Brazilian law. The full title stands as Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960, with alias Lei nº 3779, de 25 de junho de 1960 and legal citation Lei nº 3779/1960.

### Origin and Jurisdiction
Originating in Brazil, a country in South America, the law applies to Brazil's jurisdiction. Brazil's historical context includes inception values from 1822-09-07 as a sovereign state under the Empire of Brazil, earlier colonial status from 1549 as the State of Brazil under the Portuguese Empire (1500-1815), and preferred modern status from 1822. Publication took place in Brasília.

### Approval and Publication Details
Approval occurred via the Presidency of the Federative Republic of Brazil, with qualifiers  Juscelino Kubitschek, point_in_time 1960-06-25, and determination_method promulgation. The publication date matches 1960-06-25.

### Language and Accessibility
The language of work or name is Brazilian Portuguese. The full text is accessible at https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/leis/1950-1969/l3779.htm. Its LexML Brazil ID is urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779.

### Main Subjects and Scope
Main subjects include:
- Santa Catarina, stated as Estado De Santa Catarina (Sc).
- Municipal prefecture, stated as Prefeitura Municipal.
- , stated as Concessão.
- Florianópolis, stated as Florianopolis (Sc).

### Wikimedia and Reference Context
It appears on the focus list of WikiProject Brazilian Laws. References span multiple dates and sources, such as  2021-01-28 with  https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779 for title, country, instance_of, main_subject, place_of_publication, applies_to_jurisdiction, language, and legal_citation;  2021-02-17 with  https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3779&ano=1960&data=25/06/1960&ato=1faUzaq50dVRVT2dc for approved_by and publication_date/work_available_at_url;  2021-04-06 with  https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779 for main_subject details.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-06-25;3779)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3779&ano=1960&data=25/06/1960&ato=1faUzaq50dVRVT2dc)